Joplin Independence Day celebration scheduled at Fred G. Hughes Stadium

(From the City of Joplin)

The Joplin Independence Day Celebration will kick off on Thursday, July 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Fred G. Hughes Stadium on the campus of Missouri Southern State University.

“We were all really happy with the results of moving the Celebration to the Missouri Southern campus last year,” said Paul Bloomberg, Director of Parks & Recreation. “The City and Missouri Southern have a great relationship and we feel moving the July 4th Celebration to their campus has been a positive one since they have such a great venue for hosting this type of event. We anticipate the event to grow each year.”

The 2019 Joplin Independence Day Celebration, sponsored in part by Academy Sports & Outdoors, will feature live music by The Mixtapes, food trucks, inflatables, and bounce houses. Unlimited bounce wristbands will be available to purchase for $10/child.

Event Schedule:

7:00: Event Kick Off: Food Trucks, Live Music by The Mixtapes, Inflatables & Bounce Houses, Stadium Opens to Visitors

9:45: Fireworks Show (approximate show time is 20 minutes)

The football stadium is a NCAA regulation field and no one will be allowed on the football turf. Seating is available in the stadium and along the grass around the field.

Items that ARE allowed inside the stadium:
• Water
• Food
• Small Coolers
• Seat Cushions
• Folding Chairs
• Blankets
• Strollers

What NOT to bring:
• Personal Fireworks
• Alcohol
• Grills - While tailgating is encouraged, grills are not allowed inside the stadium.
• Pets (service animals are allowed)
• Tobacco

For more information about this year's celebration, contact Joplin Parks & Recreation at (417) 625-4750 or visit https://www.mssu.edu/fourth-of-july/independence-day-celebration.php.